[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay, I tried Bruce Dayton's monopod on recent NorCal PDML outing. I won't > say I was SOLD, but I was intrigued. I think, being a woman with less upper body > strength than some males, a monopod might suit me more than a tripod. (Unless > someday I can afford a carbon fiber tripod.) Or maybe a monopod is a good > starting point for me. >
Marnie, I am also fairly slight and found the monopod gave me no better results than tight body posture. I had a tendancy to lean on it too much and had a hard time keeping it level. I found using a light small tripod as a chest pod (welll.. um.. not right on the chest...) worked better for me. I like bean bags for steadiness when one can find something to place it on. Sounds like you mean you want for the long walks or hikes. A benbo was my favorite field tripod - just find some burly guy to carry it for you :) annsan (who should be asleep by now)
